Dame Margaret Evelyn de Arias DBE (née Hookham; 18 May 1919 – 21 February 1991), known by the stage name Margot Fonteyn (/ fɒnˈteɪn /), [1] was an English ballerina.

Dame Margot Fonteyn (born May 18, 1919, Reigate, Surrey, England—died February 21, 1991, Panama City, Panama) was an outstanding ballerina of the English stage whose musicality, technical …

Aug 28, 2024 · Margot Fonteyn (1919 – 1991) was a highly eulogized and critically acclaimed prima ballerina, often considered the best of her time. Words spread around that Fonteyn’s dancing could …

Margot Fonteyn is famous for her extraordinary talent, grace, and emotional expressiveness as a ballerina. Her long-standing association with The Royal Ballet and her iconic partnership with Rudolf …

Margot Fonteyn de Arias, born Margaret Hookham on May 18, 1919, in Reigate, Surrey, England, was an extraordinary and beloved classical ballerina, whose career extended from 1934 to 1979. As a …

Royal Ballet Prima Ballerina Assoluta Margot Fonteyn (1919–91) was an iconic figure in British ballet. With Ninette de Valois and Frederick Ashton she was instrumental in shaping the Company, and was …

Dame Margot Fonteyn de Arias, DBE, (May 18, 1919 – February 21, 1991), the English assoluta (prima ballerina), was considered the greatest ballerina of her time.

Margot Fonteyn is arguably the most famous ballerina of the 20th century, if not of all time, certainly in Britain and the English-speaking world. Her artistry, her poetic sensitivity and dramatic strength and …

Jul 2, 2025 · One of the greatest ballerinas, Margot Fonteyn, left a lasting legacy in ballet. This article explores her early life, rise to fame, and iconic performances that defined her career. Learn about her …

Part of the grooming process was to change her name to Margot Fonteyn. Her most influential coach was Tamara Karsavina in London. Fonteyn also regarded her teacher Olga Preobrajenska, a disciple …